r.dunn wrote:Hi All,
I’m disappointed to discover this forum only after I have ordered (and paid for) a Remington 783. I’m new to shooting (apart from one week of training and a qualification shoot when I was in the cadets over 15 years ago!), so was relying on the advice of my local gun shop. The 783 was one option which was presented to me (noting it wasn’t the first one I was given to look at!).
In the end, I liked the look of the MDT chasis and tactical package (included bipod and scope). I’m also a fan of the pistol grip. Plus, the reviews online (apart from this thread!) suggested it was good for the class it’s in. So, I went ahead with it...
As a new target shooter (not planing on hunting in the immediate term), I’m hoping the rifle will be accurate enough as my first rifle. I’m definitely not experienced enough to notice the types of complaints people have talked about here...so maybe it’s a good thing to learn on a not-so-great rifle! Who knows?
But, I’d be interested in recommendations for my second firearm!
TassieTiger wrote:What type of target shooting are you planning? What distances??
RoginaJack wrote:Whoops, silly me, are you close to Belmont?
SCJ429 wrote:Get to know your gunsmith who can adjust your trigger and bed the action.
SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
r.dunn wrote:SCJ429 wrote:Get to know your gunsmith who can adjust your trigger and bed the action.
Does the action not come pillar bedded? Is something more recommended?SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
It’s a .308 WIN. I wanted something similar to what I fired those many years ago as a kid (which was a 7.62mm NATO round, from memory). Also, I wanted something which actually felt like it was firing, not like the .22LR used during the safety course. Plus, I understand the 308 would be better when I make the jump to longer distances...assuming the 783 accuracy isn’t as terrible as this thread suggests it may be!
r.dunn wrote:SCJ429 wrote:What caliber is your Remington?
It’s a .308 WIN. I wanted something similar to what I fired those many years ago as a kid (which was a 7.62mm NATO round, from memory). Also, I wanted something which actually felt like it was firing, not like the .22LR used during the safety course. Plus, I understand the 308 would be better when I make the jump to longer distances...assuming the 783 accuracy isn’t as terrible as this thread suggests it may be!
r.dunn wrote:Hi All,
I’m disappointed to discover this forum only after I have ordered (and paid for) a Remington 783. I’m new to shooting (apart from one week of training and a qualification shoot when I was in the cadets over 15 years ago!), so was relying on the advice of my local gun shop. The 783 was one option which was presented to me (noting it wasn’t the first one I was given to look at!).
In the end, I liked the look of the MDT chasis and tactical package (included bipod and scope). I’m also a fan of the pistol grip. Plus, the reviews online (apart from this thread!) suggested it was good for the class it’s in. So, I went ahead with it...
As a new target shooter (not planing on hunting in the immediate term), I’m hoping the rifle will be accurate enough as my first rifle. I’m definitely not experienced enough to notice the types of complaints people have talked about here...so maybe it’s a good thing to learn on a not-so-great rifle! Who knows?
But, I’d be interested in recommendations for my second firearm!
SCJ429 wrote:You won't regret spending the extra money on the Tikka, I am guessing this one is 308 as well?
Ziad wrote:The tikka t3x tac a1 is a bloody good gun. Congrats on the purchase and good luck. Which shop?
marksman wrote:if you look after this rifle you will have it a long time, IMO good choice